The current scrap buying price for Red Brass / Gun Metal in Recife as of April 7, 2026 is R$ 38.61 per kilogram (Brazilian Real). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Red Brass / Gun Metal?
High-copper brass (85%+); valves, fire hydrants.
Red Brass / Gun Metal is classified under Non-Ferrous Metals — Non-magnetic metals with high recycling value. This grade is priced at approximately 72% of the LME Copper.
Red Brass / Gun Metal Price in Recife Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Red Brass / Gun Metal in Recife:
| Unit | Price (Brazilian Real) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | R$ R$ 38.61 |
| Per metric tonne | R$ 38,607 |
| Per troy ounce | R$ 1,200.82 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Recife.
Red Brass / Gun Metal Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Red Brass / Gun Metal scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 7.4970 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 10.8385 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 5.6649 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 6.4942 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 10.4319 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 13.1205 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 9.6337 /kg |
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What Affects Red Brass / Gun Metal Prices in Recife?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 72% of the LME Copper.
- Material condition: High-copper brass (85%+); valves, fire hydrants. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Recife directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the Brazilian Real/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Recife yards.
Tips for Selling Red Brass / Gun Metal in Recife
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — High-copper brass (85%+); valves, fire hydrants.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Recife buyers; prices can vary 5–15% between yards.
- Check this page in the morning after LME open to confirm you are working with today’s rate.
- Bring bulk quantities where possible — larger loads typically attract better per-kg rates.
About This Data
The Red Brass / Gun Metal price shown on this page is sourced from live LME commodity data and real-time exchange rates, refreshed daily at 08:10 London time. Use our Scrap Price Calculator to calculate the value of any quantity in your preferred currency.